Well I don't make calls with my GV number that much. I have it set up to forward calls to my cell but also it transcribes the audio to an email.
It also sends the text messages, which is what Vanguard would send, a code that is good for 10 minutes. Then the GV app on my devices will show the notification on the lock screen without my having to open the app.
Or I could check my email and the code sent by SMS is there as well.
We ported our home phone number to a cell phone and then to GV (GV still doesn't take landline numbers IIRC). Family/Contacts have one number calling, and those calls go directly to our cell phones-that we select (can turn on/off which cell phones to receive GV calls). Unknown callers are set up to get stopped at GV screening and have to record their name to be forwarded. I've found that this stops 99% of all spam callers, and those doing business with us don't mind the hurdle. GV also allows me to block spam callers. They may either go to voice mail, or hear that the number is not in service (haven't put one to voice mail yet, all have gone to not in service).
We use the GV app on our android phones when making calls to avoid people and services capturing our cell phone numbers (shows GV number on caller IDs). Also verifies we are the caller to services requiring caller ID to be our (old) home phone number.
GV app allows us to use only one phone number with all cell phones - all cell phone numbers are masked with the GV number. Eliminates having to notify family/friends of new cell phone service/numbers. I have GV transcribe/forward all voice mails and it forwards all texts. If I'm on the internet, all I have to do is have Gmail open in another tab and VG verification texts (and others using text verification) show up immediately.
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